If there’s one rule to follow when planning your wedding, it’s that there are no rules. You’re free to rewrite, re-envision, or break them all together. Here are our four favorite non-traditional wedding trends. Go bold and throw tradition a twist.

Eats & Sweets
Instead of the expected sit-down, plated meal, why not have your favorite food trucks dish out dinner? Not only are food trucks a modern and unique way to serve guests, they offer a variety of meal options. Plus, they’re just plain fun! Consider having a gelato cart or donut truck roll in at midnight for a crowd-pleasing (and on-trend) treat.

Also trending? Dessert tables with a spread of bite-size sweets. We love the idea of cake pops and mini cupcakes as an alternative to the traditional slice of cake. And—bonus—they’re way easier to serve.

Why not make your parting gift a little sweeter? Create a candy bar where guests can fill to-go containers with your favorite sweets—from rock candy to chocolate kisses. 

Beyond Blooms
Bridal bouquet alternatives are equally as lovely as pricier flowers. Consider vintage horns as a unique alternative, which also serve as a keepsake long after the big day is done.

Talk about fresh—a clutch of fern leaves makes for a lush and striking alternative to the traditional bouquet. The bold dimension and photogenic texture are everything!

Decor Trends Underfoot
Textiles are weaving their way into wedding season. Trendy couples have been saying their vows standing upon beautiful, ornate rugs. This element of unique wedding decor looks especially striking and surprising at an outdoor ceremony. No cold feet here!

Fashion Forward
We love those that don’t shy away from wearing bold color or unique embellishments for their big day. Brides wearing flowers is another of-the-moment trend, from ethereal statement gowns with floral texture to flowers worn in your hair.

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are still going strong. We love the idea of sticking to a color palette but having the ladies choose which style and color suits them. 

The rest is still unwritten. And totally up to you.